Effect of an Exercise Program on Knee Joint Rehabilitation in Football Players with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: an Experimental Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 9
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Outcome Measure: Muscle Strength of the Injured Leg
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured exercise program in improving knee function, muscle strength, and range of motion in football players recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. The study seeks to answer whether a rehabilitation program can restore the performance of the injured leg to levels comparable to the uninjured leg and significantly improve knee functionality over time.
详细描述
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common and challenging injuries faced by athletes, particularly football players. These injuries can significantly impact knee stability, muscle strength, and range of motion, making effective rehabilitation essential for a full recovery and return to sports.
This study investigates the impact of a structured exercise program on knee rehabilitation in male football players aged 18-22 years with ACL injuries. The goal is to understand whether this program can restore knee function and strength in the injured leg to levels comparable to the uninjured leg.
The rehabilitation program is designed to be implemented over 22 weeks, starting with five sessions per week and tapering to three sessions per week in the later stages. The program focuses on progressively strengthening the thigh and leg muscles, improving knee flexibility, and enhancing overall joint function.
The study uses a pre- and post-measurement experimental design with a single group of participants. The results will help determine whether structured exercise programs can effectively rehabilitate the knee after ACL injuries, enabling football players to regain performance and reduce the risk of future knee problems.
The findings will contribute valuable insights for sports medicine professionals, physiotherapists, and trainers in developing evidence-based rehabilitation protocols for athletes.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 性别
- Male
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Confirmed injury to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL).
- •Currently active in playing football.
排除标准
- •History of previous surgery to the knee.
- •Presence of other musculoskeletal injuries.
- •Diagnosis of chronic health conditions.
研究组 & 干预措施
Rehabilitation Exercise Program for ACL Injury
This arm includes a structured rehabilitation exercise program designed to improve knee function, muscle strength, and range of motion in football players with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.
The program is conducted over 22 weeks. Measurements of thigh and leg muscle strength, as well as knee range of motion, are taken at baseline, midway, and post-intervention to evaluate the program's effectiveness.
This arm aims to assess whether the exercise program restores knee function and supports a safe return to sports.
干预措施: Knee Rehabilitation Exercise Program (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Outcome Measure: Muscle Strength of the Injured Leg
时间窗: 22 weeks
Outcome Measure: Muscle Strength of the Injured Leg Description: Improvement in muscle strength of the injured leg, specifically targeting hamstrings and quadriceps. Method of Measurement: Measured using an isokinetic dynamometer at 60°/second angular velocity. Unit of Measure: Peak torque (Newton-meters, Nm).
次要结局
- Comparison of Injured and Uninjured Leg Strength(22 weeks)
研究者
Norah A. Alshehri
Consultant and associate professor
King Saud University